MCPs Aren’t APIs – Stop Treating Them Like One
We make many mistakes with MCPs, but one of the biggest is treating them like a 1:1 REST API mapping - when in reality, an MCP tool should be a capability, not just another endpoint.
Archive for the tag: API
Human Decisions Are The Real Bottleneck Of Agent Design
Anyone who’s clicked "always allow" on an agent knows the outcome: broad permissions, minimal oversight, and results that are correct on paper but strange in practice.
Your API Is Already a Hidden MCP Server, You Just Need to Discover It
This team was shipping production code at the same time as the MCP specification was taking shape. That is the reality of working with a technology that was evolving in real time.
How Agentic AI Foundation and MCP Are Redefining the Infrastructure for AI Agents
I spoke with developers from a golden member company who explained why AAIF membership is crucial for navigating the shift toward agentic AI.
Want Better Security? Test Like Attackers Would
AI moves faster than your last commit - and so do hackers. Security can’t be an afterthought; it has to run alongside your code, like invisible, always-on seatbelts keeping users safe.
$300B Opportunity: 5G APIs Put Networks in Developers’ Hands
5G was never just about faster speeds. It promised ultra-low latency, edge computing, and smarter connectivity. Sounds perfect, right? Except for one minor hiccup: developers couldn’t access any of it. That’s finally changing.
Developers, Make Your Calls REALLY Legit with Branded Calling
Let’s be real - getting a call from an unknown number is often just plain annoying. You’re not alone if you hit "decline" right away; around 78% of people do the same to dodge spam or scams. But what if your app could change that experience entirely?
Learn about idempotency – the key ingredient for reliable APIs
Is 'idempotency' a real word, or did the tech world invent it? Why is it crucial for architecture?
“Developers should own security. And test in production.”
DevSecOps expert explains why testing in production is cheaper, faster, and safer.
Do not delete: StackOverflow bans users protesting their OpenAI partnership
StackOverflow users who have been deleting their contributions since the company announced its API partnership with OpenAI have been temporarily banned and warned not to delete content after they're back.